Reference review: source-recorded details; historical accuracy has not been comprehensively verified.

1962 Bus

1962 · Bus

1962 Bus

We hold 5 records for the 1962 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Peterleth · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1963. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 5 records for the 1962 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1962 body styles

  • 1962 T1 Microbus

    Identity under review

  • 1962 T1 Single Cab

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1493cc
    Power:
    42 HP
    Body style:
    Single Cab Pickup
    • BlackL41
    • Gulf BlueL390
    • Ruby RedL456

  • 1962 T1 Westfalia

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1493cc
    Power:
    42 HP
    Body style:
    Camper with pop-top
    • BlackL41
    • Gulf BlueL390
    • Ruby RedL456

Factory colours recorded for 1962

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1962, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Birch GreenL5111962-1963
  • Dakota BeigeL13A1961-1962
  • PacificL3981961-1962
  • TurquoiseL3801961-1963
  • Gulf BlueL3901961-1963
  • Beige GreyL4721961-1963
  • Royal BlueL3931960-1962
  • Indigo BlueL4361959-1962
  • Pacific BlueL3961962-1966
  • Ruby RedL4561961-1965
  • Mango GreenL3461958-1963
  • Jade GreenL3491958-1963
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